1877
Birth of Latvian tenor Hermann Jadlowker, known for his Wagnerian roles and an international opera career.
July 20 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 20, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1895
Birth of Spanish soprano Mercedes Capsir, celebrated for roles like Gilda in Verdi’s *Rigoletto*.
1920
Birth of Hungarian-American bass Andrew Foldi, noted for his long career at the Metropolitan Opera.
1933
Death of Austrian baritone Emil Schipper at age 75; he had a distinguished career in European opera.
2019
Santa Fe Opera presented Leoš Janáček’s *Jenůfa* for the first time in its company history.
2025
American premiere of Louise Talma’s opera *The Alcestiad* at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC.